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The tree fell unexpectedly short
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木は予想外に短くなりました
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The tree got shorter than expected
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木が思ったより短くなった
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the tree is shorter than i thought
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木は思ったより短い
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the tree is shorter than you think
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木はあなたが思っているよりも短い
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trees are shorter than you think
INTO JAPANESE
木は思ったより短い
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the tree is shorter than you think
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木はあなたが思っているよりも短い
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trees are shorter than you think
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